May 21, 2019 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Toughie 2231

Toughie No 2231 by Silvanus

Hints and tips by Gazza

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BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ****

Kitty is taking a break from blogging (not too long we hope) so I’ve been drafted in for a one-off Tuesday matinee. That’s no hardship as we have a fairly gentle but very enjoyable puzzle from Silvanus with his usual smooth surfaces throughout.… Continue reading

DT 29056

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29056

Hints and tips by Mr K

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BD Rating  -  Difficulty *** Enjoyment ***

 

Hello, everyone, and welcome to Tuesday.  I found today's offering a steady solve apart from a couple of clues in the east that required some head-scratching at the end of the grid fill.  I did wonder if younger solvers would have the general knowledge required by 17a.  Then I wondered if we even have many younger solvers reading the blog.  So, if you're a lurker under the age of, say, 45, please consider commenting below to provide some reassurance that there's a new generation of solvers out there.

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